is job hunting a waste of time ? i have heard that most people get jobs through networking and who they know?!>!?

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is job hunting a waste of time ? i have heard that most people get jobs through networking and who they know?!>!?

Answer 1

While your problem may be frustrating, it is not uncommon. Breaking down your situation I hope to add value by sharing a few points and possible solutions.



A) Is it necessary to resort to networking in order to find a job?

No. However, it does help to have someone you know of some status to help you obtain a position.

To compensate for that, you will need to put out quite a bit of job applications until something snags.



B) Do you need work experience?



Yes, for the most part. Employers like experience because it curbs the cost is takes to train a new individual with absolutely no experience. You can obtain experience by volunteering what little time you have and/or look for non-profit positions to assist at. They usually need help year round.



Might I suggest you use the following acronym for your next interview, I have seen much success with this and so have many individuals whom I have informed. When you are being interviewed, many employers look at body language as well as your response to the questions. After you greet the interviewer (with a smile and firm handshake of course) utilize the following SOLER method.

S-sit up ( no slouching or twitching of the leg or fingers)

O-open up (don't cross legs or arms. Openness = Confidence)

L-lean in (lean in slightly when listening to whoever is talkng)

E-eye contact

R-repeat (when answering questions rephrase your response from the question)



Hope this helps with your social anxiety.

Answer 2

It's not a waste of time. As you can find jobs both by job hunting, because the employer might like that you are committed to looking for a job. And by networking because than the person already knows you personally and knows if you're a good worker.



So no- keep looking and remember to be friendly and say thank you every time you give a resume. :)

Answer 3

"everybody" has social anxiety today as in the past, so get out of your comfort zone and go ask around what's available and only apply (or bother applying) for "open" positions.



Your parents are supposed to help you get your first job, or maybe you can depend on your relatives to assist you, but if all fails then you start out with a temp agency or temp-to-perm agency, but some agencies hire for places like utility companies so start ehre.



when you get into a business for yourself, well it takes 5 years to "begin" to make a profit and those first 5 years you'd be working 80 hours a week, plus if you start your own business and are the boss there then companies don't want to hire you because they don't want you bossing around their bosses.



You need to work part time jobs or volunteer (stipend) jobs while you are in school. You do NOT have a lot of time to get things in order so get with the program NOW. Figure out why you're not getting the internships. Could it be because you haven't specialized, or because your degree is a general one?



What languages are you learning? Could they be used on a job? You said you graduate next year so what's holding you back from getting a weekend job?

Answer 4

It's never a waste of time. I recommend craigslist.

Answer 5

It's not a waste of time. As you can find jobs both by job hunting, because the employer might like that you are committed to looking for a job. And by networking because than the person already knows you personally and knows if you're a good worker. So no- keep looking and remember to be friendly and say thank you every time you give a resume. :)

Answer 6

Going into business by yourself is a very bad idea if your social anxiety is not controlled.



If you think networking for one job is hard, you're going to really struggle when you have to network for every customer that your business gets.

Answer 7

There are still many jobs posted online and the employers spent the money to do so for a reason: They are looking to hire someone out of all the applications submitted. Give it your best shot.

Answer 8

Build up your work experience with low-end jobs and build your own connections :)

Answer 9

Job hunting is a matter of applying to numerous positions on a daily basis, because there are actually a lot of people looking for work for a very long time, so much so that the unemployment figures cease to include those unemployed over 52 weeks or so.

Answer 10

It is not a waste of time. But there are 10 Most common job hunting mistakes to avoid.



Applying for jobs is often a difficult and demoralising process, but it's important to stay positive and learn from your mistakes. Here are ten common mistakes you should try to avoid:



1. Passing on responsibility for your job hunt



It's important that you don't try and blame others for your job hunting difficulties. Focus on positive action rather than negative thoughts. Brush pessimism to one side and look to the future. What's happened has happened, but by taking control of the current situation and letting your personality shine through, you will overcome this.



2. Make your job search your sole focus in life



Enjoy family time, eat well and exercise. Leave the house each day, volunteer, learn new skills, meet people and maintain a balance in your life. We all need interaction and variety: often the harder you chase something, the more it eludes you.



3. Take rejection personally



Unfortunately it's rare to be offered the first job you apply for — it's just not that easy. So, accept rejection as part of the process and always ask for, and even more importantly learn from, feedback. The job you don't get helps you next time so always push for feedback and act on it.



4. Search in the same place as others



Surfing the online job boards is an important first port of call in finding a job, but there are also lots of other places you can explore. For example, you could look at recommendations, referrals and professional networks as this market can be less competitive.



5. Fail to deliver a clear message



Employers are interested in where you have added value, not everything you've ever done. Make sure they can see the wood from the trees. Think of yourself as a movie trailer and not the whole film – what is it about you that generates enough excitement and interest for an employer to buy a ticket to the main feature?



6. Hide it from the people in your life



Although searching for your next job is a personal experience, don't try and do it all alone. Share the experience with your loved ones and you'll be far stronger and more effective in your quest.



7. Apply for every job you come across



This makes you look desperate and you'll lose focus. Try to take more time on fewer applications and don't adopt the scatter gun approach. Throwing more mud at the wall won't lead to more success, just more mess. Nothing puts an employer off more than you not knowing anything about their business or what the role entails and, if you have multiple applications out in the field, keeping track of them all becomes an impossible task.



8. Be afraid to push yourself forward



This is no time to lurk in the shadows. Don't be afraid to shine, blow your own trumpet and tell people how good you are and what value you can bring to their business. Confidence, not arrogance, is the key here – don't let your skills and experience be the best kept secret.



9. Forget that times change



If you've not been in the job market for a few years, you might have expectations that are unrealistic. It's easy to think that it's exactly the same as when you last looked for a position, but times have changed. Take a more enlightened approach and try to gain more understanding of the modern job market and how best to place yourself in it.



10. Take your eye off the competition



Make sure you differentiate yourself from other jobseekers. Instantly falling in line with what the competition is doing will put you at a distinct disadvantage.



Think not only about your skills and experience but also your key achievements. These should be things where you have made a difference and done something out of the ordinary. Your competition is likely to have similar responsibilities but achievements are unique to you. Think about a particular situation, what you did and quantify the outcome or result where possible. This way of thinking and presentation on your CV falls in line with the competency-based interview style of questioning and will help you make an even better impression once you get to interview. Knowledge is power and the more you know about yourself and what makes you different, the better placed you are to attack the job market and find your next position.

Answer 11

I never had a lot of friends and didn't do much networking either. If you don't have a lot of connections then job hunting isn't a waste of time. I've gotten many jobs by applying on line a job sites. The problem is how ever a lot people are out of work leading to a lot of of competition out there for one job and people are applying for any thing they think they can do for work Even if you have a network of people you still have to send in a resume and have an interview.

Answer 12

No it's not. Nut it depends how you do it. I have found that spending more time on applying for one job, woeking really hard on your application, tailoring your C.V and Covering letter for that specific job. It is more logical then just applying for loads of jobs and using the same generic C.Vs and covering letters. I've found I actually get offered interviews if I spend more time on one job application. The Jobcentre and loads of other people seem to think that applying for loads of jobs in one go is better and actually going to get you somewhere but it doesn't. You actually end up wasting your time. And yes Networking does help, but you need to find the right people to network with. Some people aren't very trustworthy or reliable. If it helps, I have been volunteering with a City Council, and within the City Council there are lots of people to network with and all have different opportunities. Depending on the department, if you volunteer with the Arts, people working as coordinators can help a lot.

Answer 13

No it's not. Nut it depends how you do it. I have found that spending more time on applying for one job, woeking really hard on your application, tailoring your C.V and Covering letter for that specific job. It is more logical then just applying for loads of jobs and using the same generic C.Vs and covering letters. I've found I actually get offered interviews if I spend more time on one job application.



The Jobcentre and loads of other people seem to think that applying for loads of jobs in one go is better and actually going to get you somewhere but it doesn't. You actually end up wasting your time.



And yes Networking does help, but you need to find the right people to network with. Some people aren't very trustworthy or reliable.



If it helps, I have been volunteering with a City Council, and within the City Council there are lots of people to network with and all have different opportunities. Depending on the department, if you volunteer with the Arts, people working as coordinators can help a lot.

Answer 14

okay you're acting sort of racist/ignorant by saying some of those things.. and there's a lot of black people with jobs.. you guys have a black president.. I know there are some racist people obviously, but it's not ONLY white people who are racist. If you're really that angry with America, then you could move somewhere where people are less-narrow minded in general I guess. And I was wondering what you mean by “black schools” getting less funding than “white schools” go to a school where there are black and white people? I've never heard of black schools, or white schools here in Canada.... well someone above me said the job rate was low there so maybe that's it, just keep trying and don't give up, be ambitious, it's not only black people who don't get the jobs they apply for. good luck on your job search I'm sure you'll find something soon! (: p.s sorry if I sounded mean, I'm probably going to get thumbs down..

Answer 15

Networking is always important, but now we have recruitment agencies advertising their roles on line, it is much easier to see a much wider selection of potential job opportunities than was ever possible before. Get your CV up to date, register with the agency’s websites and customise the alerts to get notification of all the potential vacancies that come up. When using the online application system, don’t use their default message, customise it: address it to the name of the contact if one is available and highlight the relevant experience you have for the job in question. To avoid losing track of your applications, keep a record – on a spreadsheet if you are able – with the job title, agency, name of contact on the advert, date of application and URL of the advert and salary. This is helpful to avoid applying for the same role twice if the employer advertises the same role on more than one website and to recognise patterns of specific agencies or consultants who handle the roles you are most interested in, so you can focus your attention on them.

Prepare for your interview by researching the company. Their website will give you a lot of information about the company’s size, turnover, profits, markets and future aspirations and strategy. Most companies will use competency interviews (i.e. give me an example of a time when you ……), so Google competency questions and prepare a selection of answers to questions so you are not under pressure trying to think of good examples in the interview itself. Also be aware that interviews are a skill like any other, the more you do, the better you get at them. Put in the work before the interview and get feedback when you are not successful so you can see where you need to improve and all the effort will pay off.

Answer 16

If you have social anxiety and suffer from a lot of stress then business ownership is NOT for you. The only way to get business is to be extremely social and develop relationships with your customers. Plus business ownership is the most stressful think I have ever done in my life. You have no security and you constantly have to deal with stress from over-reaching government, customers, complaints both in person and on review sites that last forever, etc.



I've been looking to get out from under my own business for 2 years but haven't been able to find a job either, and I know a lot of people. I have a Bachelor's degree and many years of relevant experience but no one will hire a business owner. I really screwed myself by choosing to be a business owner.

Answer 17

Yes, networking always helps a lot for getting job but if you have experience and good skills you can get also by job hunting, not all jobs are taken through netowrking. If you can not get internship yourself, there are some organisations who find internship for you, according to your field. Maybe you should start from there, after having at least one internship experience, it would be easier for you to get others on your own.

Answer 18

There is a difference between 'networking' and 'asking around'. Networking is getting involved with and getting to know people within the defines of a certain career path/pattern. Asking around is asking anyone you know if they know of any jobs going.



Networking is a good, reliable way of making an impact on the people already working your chosen career option. Asking around is licking your finger and sticking it in the air.

Answer 19

It's not a waste of time. It's a way to challenge yourself. The feeling is very great when you knock out all candidates to be the best choice for the position. Working for some people you know is not good. There shouldn't be any connection between job and friend or family relationship.

Answer 20

I can't say I've ever gotten a job that way. Networking is only good for identifying opportunities and name dropping which just makes you look like a snooty little prick. It doesn't necessarily get you a job. Sometimes you have to look for the "hard to fill" positions aka the jobs that nobody wants.

Answer 21

Every job I have ever gotten has been by applying to jobs the old fashion way. Networking is probably the best way and the easiest way to get a job. But what do you do if no one you know is available to recommend you for a job?

Answer 22

Not, really. Sometimes it works good. Yes, Networking also finding in jobs but it depends on the networking that it is worthy or not.

Answer 23

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Answer 24

Using Networking and "who you know" IS job hunting, Silly Goose!

Answer 25

What are you, 12?

Answer 26

Social Networking is a TINY part of Job Hunting. You STILL need to send them your CV/Resume AND go in and talk to them formally.

Answer 27

not really. It depends on the field. I hate nursing but I can always get job. I quit everytime I get tired and after 2 weeks Im able to find another one.

Answer 28

I feel you :(

I can't find a job because I don't know the right people.... networking should be illegal! you're not given the other people a chance.

Answer 29

There is more than one way to get a job: sometimes it is who you know, how you present yourself, sometime you have to get in and start out at the bottom, and work hard to work your way up, develop skills, then transfer them to another company.

Answer 30

I'm pretty sure Diazepam could help your anxiety but I'm not encouraging you to take it. Maybe check with your local doctor or pharmacist.

Answer 31

It may be if you're like me and you've been out of work for so long that nobody will hire you.

Answer 32

No it's fun ! Hope I could help :)be happy

Answer 33

no,just for living

Answer 34

do all you can, its best to have the perks of both sides yknow

Answer 35

no

Answer 36

no